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The Last Giants: Searching for Champion Trees in North Carolina

Record #:
34716
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Abstract:
North Carolina hosts approximately 31 National Champion trees listed on the Big Tree Program. Species include the longleaf pine, water oak, flowering dogwood, bald cypress, and silky camellia. Also detailed is the process of finding these champion trees and how two men have added significantly to the list.
Source:
Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 2, March/April 2016, p24-29, il, por